Welcome to the University of the District of Columbia Community College.

I am excited that you have chosen UDCCC as your educational destination. You will discover that we share a common goal of learning, development, and success. As such, it is my hope to establish a collaborative culture between you and UDCCC. We believe a cooperative relationship between faculty, staff, and students is important to building a successful educational experience. As you embark upon your educational journey, I encourage you to develop a partnership with UDCCC as you progress toward your goals.

UDCCC offers many options for your educational studies, and we want you to choose wisely. Scheduling a meeting with a member of our educational support staff will help you develop a plan that is designed to help you achieve your educational goals. We encourage you to explore our program offerings to discover those that reflect your interests.

Starting college is a milestone, and we recognize your investment. Embarking on higher education is an experience that can be overwhelming fro students they work toward growth, development, and self-reflection. We offer a variety of programs and services to support you. By taking advantage of our services, you can avoid pitfalls and find support to make your college experience more meaningful and less arduous.

I invite you to take a moment to explore our website, where you will discover academic and support service information. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you succeed, and it is my hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities that UDCCC has to offer.

I look forward to the start of your educational journey with us.

Dr. Tony Summers

Chief Community College Officer

ACADEMIC DIVISIONS

Business Technology – AAS

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Technology is designed to provide students with the knowledge required for entry-level positions in business, government, and other industries. It is also designed to provide the essential skills needed to pursue entrepreneurship.

Fashion Merchandising – AAS

The fashion merchandising program is designed to fulfill the needs of students who are seeking a career on the corporate side of the fashion industry. Students in fashion merchandising learn about the planning, production, promotion, and distribution of fashion products.

Law Enforcement – AAS

The law enforcement program offers an interdisciplinary course of study that prepares students to pursue baccalaureate degrees in law enforcement and criminal justice. The associate in applied science requires students to choose a concentration in corrections or in law enforcement.

Nursing Program – AASN

UDC-CC offers the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing (AASN) and the Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (LPN-AASN) degree. The curriculum reflects high standards of professional practice and incorporates guidelines from professional organizations and accrediting bodies.

Achieving the Dream is a national movement to help more community college students, particularly low-income students and students of color, stay in school and earn a college certificate or degree. This national network includes 160 community colleges and institutions, more than 100 coaches and advisors, and 15 state policy teams that work throughout 30 states and the District of Columbia.

PHI THETA KAPPA

Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages academic achievement of two-year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.